Scientists have long asked whether reptiles can recognize themselves. Do they just do things because they have to survive? For a time, most scientists thought that only mammals and birds could really ...

In a modified version of the mirror self-recognition experiment, eastern garter snakes showed signs that they recognize their own scent. Mark Nenadov via Flickr under CC BY 2.0 DEED For decades, ...

The Virginia Senate voted Thursday to make the Eastern garter snake the official state reptile after one lawmaker made a spirited push for the timber rattlesnake. Humorous debate ensued. When it comes ...

The post The Smell, the Hiss, the Coil: A Garter Snake's Defense appeared first on A-Z Animals. Garter snakes have a reputation for being one of the gentlest reptiles you can find in your garden. They ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Michigan's weather warms up in the coming days, some of its cold-blooded residents will be slithering out of their winter ...